2001 Swinburne Undergraduate and TAFE Course Guide

2001 Swinburne Undergraduate and TAFE Course Guide 2001 Swinburne Undergraduate and TAFE Course Guide

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Forklift Truck Driving Course title Forklift Truck Driver Forklift Truck Driver Assessment Forklift Truck Driver Refresher Course Duration Forklift Truck Driver: four days. Forklift Truck Driver Assessment: one day. Forklift Truck Driver Refresher Course: depends on current level of competency. Location Croydon or industry location (conditions apply). Entry requirements Forklift Truck Driver: driving experience but motor vehicle driver’s license not necessary. Forklift Truck Driver Assessment: completed the Forklift Truck Driver Refresher Course and have Forklift driving and operating experience. Forklift Truck Driver Refresher Course: Application procedure Direct to Swinburne. Course overview Forklift Truck Driver: students learn skills to gain Occupational Health and Safety certification Class L.F from qualified industry expert, and enable safety operation of a forklift truck in industry. Forklift Truck Driver Assessment: designed to give experienced operators up-to-date information on current regulations and safety procedures and to ensure that they are competent in current driving and the operational skills required in industry. Forklift Truck Driver Refresher Course: Career opportunities Employment wherever forklifts are used. Further information Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries) Building, Transport and Warehousing Department Tel: (03) 9213 6663 Welding Course title Welding Certificates to AS1796 Certificate of Advanced Welding Certificate in Basic Welding Duration Certificates to AS1796: one semester part-time (120 hours). Advanced Welding: 240 hours full-time or parttime. Basic Welding: forty weeks part-time (2 evenings per week). Location Advanced Welding: Hawthorn. Welding to AS1796: Hawthorn Basic Welding: Hawthorn, Wantirna. Entry requirements Certificates to AS1796: applicants should have completed the appropriate prerequisite modules and have relevant industry experience. Advanced Welding: students should have completed the appropriate prerequisite modules including NNBB09 Welding and Thermal Cutting. Basic Welding: Year 10 or mature age and a level of English adequate to cope with the safety aspects of the course. Application procedure Direct to Swinburne. Course overview Certificates to AS1796: provides students with the knowledge and skills to obtain one or more welding certificates in accordance with Australian Standards 1796. Certificate types include: low carbon steel, pipe, alloy steel, alloy steel pipe. Advanced Welding: qualifies personnel for the welding and fabrication industry where a competent welding skill is required. Major studies include: gas tungsten, manual, gas metal, and submerged arc welding. Basic Welding: students receive basic theoretical and practical training in manual arc, oxy, acetylene welding and cutting and MIG welding. Career opportunities Certificates to AS1796: boiler and vessel manufacture, oil and gas pipeline installation and general fabrication. Advanced Welding: employment in the automotive, maintenance, agriculture, motor-body building, furniture manufacturing and general fabrication industries. Basic Welding: employment in engineering where basic welding skills are necessary. Further information Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries) Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology Department Tel: (03) 9214 8504 (Hawthorn) Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics and Automotive Department Tel: (03) 9210 1226 (Wantirna) Engineering and Technology – TAFE 61

Health and Human Services – Degrees Biochemistry/Chemistry Biomedical Sciences Environmental Health Health and Human Services – Degrees Course title Bachelor of Applied Science (Biochemistry/Chemistry) Duration Four years full-time including one year of Industry Based Learning (IBL). An honours year is also available. Location Hawthorn. Entry requirements Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent. 2001 VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – English, one of Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, or a study score of at least 30 in Further Mathematics, and one of Chemistry or Biology. Application procedure VTAC (first year) or direct application (second year onwards). VTAC code: 34601 2000 ENTER: 78.80 Course overview Biochemistry is the study of the structures and processes of living things based on the principles of chemistry and biology. This course examines how biochemical knowledge can be applied to a range of industries and medical investigations. It emphasises practical skills relating to the culturing of microorganisms and the investigation of complex molecules such as enzymes and DNA. It also develops general skills such as computing, management, team-work, and looks at the role of chemistry in society, industry and the environment. Major studies Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, chemical applications, computer applications, mathematics, general business skills. final year research project. Career opportunities Biochemists work in many areas, including medical research, environmental research, clinical biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, food production, agricultural biochemistry, beverage production, fermentation technology, pharmaceutical production, biomolecular research, protein engineering, wine science, waste treatment, biodegradation and bioremediation. Professional recognition Membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Australian Biotechnology Association and the Australian Society for Microbiology. Information sessions Sunday 27 August between 11.00am and 3.00pm and Wednesday 13 December between 4.00pm and 8.00pm. Attendance at one of these sessions is recommended. Course title Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences) Duration Three years full-time. An optional and additional year of Industry Based Learning (IBL), and an honours year is also available. Location Hawthorn. Entry requirements Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent. 2001 VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – English, Physics and Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics. Application procedure VTAC (first year) or direct application (second year onwards). VTAC code: 34681 2000 ENTER: Individual offer. Course overview This course covers specialist theoretical and practical study of the functional aspects of the human body plus study of the modern instrumentation and technology required in clinical care and other monitoring environments. Major studies Medical biophysics, cell function, cardiology, respiratory technology, neuroscience, electronics, biomedical and scientific instrumentation and monitoring systems, medical imaging, physics, physiological modelling, emerging medical technologies, sensory systems, respiratory and renal biophysics. Career opportunities This course enjoys an extremely high graduate employment rate in the health care sector, medical equipment companies and sports medicine area. Hospital careers include intensive care support, medical technologists positions in cardiovascular , respiratory and neurological medicine, biomedical engineering. Professional recognition Membership of the Australian Institute of Physics. Information sessions Sunday 27 August between 11.00am and 3.00pm and Wednesday 13 December between 4.00pm and 8.00pm. Attendance at one of these sessions is recommended. Further information School of Biophysical Sciences and Electrical Engineering Tel: (03) 9214 8859 Email: lyoung@swin.edu.au Website: www.swin.edu.au/bioscieleceng/ Course title Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health Management) Duration Four years full-time including one year of Industry Based Learning (IBL). Location Hawthorn. Entry requirements Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent. 2001 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – English, one of Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, or a study score of at least 30 in Further Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Biology or Physics. Application procedure VTAC (first year) or direct application (second year onwards). VTAC code: 34051 2000 ENTER: Individual offer. Course overview This course is the only accredited course in Victoria for students seeking a career as an environmental health officer. Students study science, engineering and humanities subjects and develop a wide range of biological, technological, legal and administrative skills including planning, designing and implementing programs in community health, environmental protection, food safety, risk analysis and occupational health and safety. Major studies Food safety, infection control, pollution management, food and environment law, health promotion, risk assessment, water science. Career opportunities Employment with commonwealth, state and local government authorities, food and waste management industries and private consultancies. Graduates may also work with overseas aid agencies in places such as Rwanda, Somalia, Vietnam and Iraq. Professional recognition Membership of the Australian Institute of Environmental Health. Information sessions Sunday 27 August between 11.00am and 3.00pm and Wednesday 13 December between 4.00pm and 8.00pm. Attendance at one of these sessions is recommended. Further information School of Engineering and Science Tel: (03) 9214 8372 Email: engsci@swin.edu.au 62 Further information School of Engineering and Science Tel: (03) 9214 8372 Email: engsci@swin.edu.au

Forklift Truck Driving<br />

<strong>Course</strong> title<br />

Forklift Truck Driver<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Assessment<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Refresher <strong>Course</strong><br />

Duration<br />

Forklift Truck Driver: four days.<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Assessment: one day.<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Refresher <strong>Course</strong>: depends on<br />

current level of competency.<br />

Location<br />

Croydon or industry location (conditions apply).<br />

Entry requirements<br />

Forklift Truck Driver: driving experience but motor<br />

vehicle driver’s license not necessary.<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Assessment: completed the<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Refresher <strong>Course</strong> <strong>and</strong> have<br />

Forklift driving <strong>and</strong> operating experience.<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Refresher <strong>Course</strong>:<br />

Application procedure<br />

Direct to <strong>Swinburne</strong>.<br />

<strong>Course</strong> overview<br />

Forklift Truck Driver: students learn skills to gain<br />

Occupational Health <strong>and</strong> Safety certification Class<br />

L.F from qualified industry expert, <strong>and</strong> enable<br />

safety operation of a forklift truck in industry.<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Assessment: designed to give<br />

experienced operators up-to-date information on<br />

current regulations <strong>and</strong> safety procedures <strong>and</strong> to<br />

ensure that they are competent in current driving<br />

<strong>and</strong> the operational skills required in industry.<br />

Forklift Truck Driver Refresher <strong>Course</strong>:<br />

Career opportunities<br />

Employment wherever forklifts are used.<br />

Further information<br />

Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries)<br />

Building, Transport <strong>and</strong> Warehousing<br />

Department<br />

Tel: (03) 9213 6663<br />

Welding<br />

<strong>Course</strong> title<br />

Welding Certificates to AS1796<br />

Certificate of Advanced Welding<br />

Certificate in Basic Welding<br />

Duration<br />

Certificates to AS1796: one semester part-time<br />

(120 hours).<br />

Advanced Welding: 240 hours full-time or parttime.<br />

Basic Welding: forty weeks part-time (2 evenings<br />

per week).<br />

Location<br />

Advanced Welding: Hawthorn.<br />

Welding to AS1796: Hawthorn<br />

Basic Welding: Hawthorn, Wantirna.<br />

Entry requirements<br />

Certificates to AS1796: applicants should have<br />

completed the appropriate prerequisite modules<br />

<strong>and</strong> have relevant industry experience.<br />

Advanced Welding: students should have<br />

completed the appropriate prerequisite modules<br />

including NNBB09 Welding <strong>and</strong> Thermal Cutting.<br />

Basic Welding: Year 10 or mature age <strong>and</strong> a level<br />

of English adequate to cope with the safety<br />

aspects of the course.<br />

Application procedure<br />

Direct to <strong>Swinburne</strong>.<br />

<strong>Course</strong> overview<br />

Certificates to AS1796: provides students with the<br />

knowledge <strong>and</strong> skills to obtain one or more<br />

welding certificates in accordance with Australian<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ards 1796. Certificate types include: low<br />

carbon steel, pipe, alloy steel, alloy steel pipe.<br />

Advanced Welding: qualifies personnel for the<br />

welding <strong>and</strong> fabrication industry where a<br />

competent welding skill is required. Major studies<br />

include: gas tungsten, manual, gas metal, <strong>and</strong><br />

submerged arc welding.<br />

Basic Welding: students receive basic theoretical<br />

<strong>and</strong> practical training in manual arc, oxy,<br />

acetylene welding <strong>and</strong> cutting <strong>and</strong> MIG welding.<br />

Career opportunities<br />

Certificates to AS1796: boiler <strong>and</strong> vessel<br />

manufacture, oil <strong>and</strong> gas pipeline installation <strong>and</strong><br />

general fabrication.<br />

Advanced Welding: employment in the automotive,<br />

maintenance, agriculture, motor-body building,<br />

furniture manufacturing <strong>and</strong> general fabrication<br />

industries.<br />

Basic Welding: employment in engineering where<br />

basic welding skills are necessary.<br />

Further information<br />

Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries)<br />

Mechanical <strong>and</strong> Manufacturing Technology<br />

Department<br />

Tel: (03) 9214 8504 (Hawthorn)<br />

Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics <strong>and</strong><br />

Automotive Department<br />

Tel: (03) 9210 1226 (Wantirna)<br />

Engineering <strong>and</strong> Technology – <strong>TAFE</strong><br />

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